Untitled (Boat Scene) Mixed Media Sculpted sterling silver accent bead

Sculpted sterling silver accent bead

There are no saguaros in New Mexico -- this is actually a full-sized metal sculpture in his yard with the Sandias in the background

which tumbled to the ground in the artist's yard

Matted: 14"x11"

Known as the “stone of serenity” Larimar symbolizes peace and tranquility and is often used to reduce stress

Untitled (Boat Scene) Mixed Media Sculpted sterling silver accent beadAt first, and without reference to the title, this work looks entirely abstract, until the faint boat figures emerge from the colorful plane on the bottom third of the painting. Ribak painted many images of the sea, boats, and birds, especially in his sketches.